Thursday, May 22, 1952, the St Louis Cardinals at the Polo Grounds, no score, bottom of the 2nd inning, one away, and Willie Mays barrels into home… Read more “A Moment in Time – 5/22/52”
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Pastime Portraiture: Willie Mays
The “Say Hey” Kid, the incomparable Willie Mays. A striking, unique photo by photographer William Jacobellis (and a tip of the cap to Weingarten’s Vintage great classic MLB… Read more “Pastime Portraiture: Willie Mays”
Pastime Portraiture: Willie Mays
Rare shot of Willie Mays, spring training, 1950’s. There is nothing I can add to this photo, just enjoy it. Yet another great Hy Peskin shot, check… Read more “Pastime Portraiture: Willie Mays”
A Moment In Time – 7/12/55
Tuesday, July 12, 1955, the 22nd All-Star Game, County Stadium, Milwaukee. Top of the 7th inning, AL up 5-0, one on, two out, and Willie Mays leaps… Read more “A Moment In Time – 7/12/55”
Say Hey, one that got away?
Thomas Wolfe once wrote that “You can’t go home again”, and that was largely true for Willie Mays in 1972. That year, the prodigal son was traded… Read more “Say Hey, one that got away?”
Behind the Bag 